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Old 07-19-2010, 04:51 PM
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Default Cannot Remove The Barrel Nut - Need Help

Ok, I'm at my rope's end here. Lets start from the beginning.

Last week I decided I wanted to tighten my barrel nut because it seemed like I was getting more fliers than usual. I went to the store, bought some PVC and a Dremel and went to work. They didn't turn out so great, but I noticed that when I would try them, the nut didn't seem to move at all. I chalked it up to my inability to mark .07 inches or whatever with a tape measure and decided to buy a legit barrel nut tool. I got it today and it fits perfectly.

I decided I would remove the nut first just so I could clean the barrel better and no matter how hard I twist, I cannot get the thing off. I hold the barrel with one hand and twist the wrench with the other hand and the gun just spins in my hand holding the barrel because I can't get a good enough grip. Then I do what I'm not supposed to do and grab it by the handguard, the stock, the pistol grip, pretty much every other part so that I can get more leverage and still, the thing won't budge.

So now I must ask, what am I doing wrong?
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